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Men can now be screened for prostate cancer on the high street - as Superdrug becomes first chemist to offer £80 test

The health and beauty retailer is offering the service for £79 at 80 stores with health clinics across the UK.

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04.12.2024, 16:25

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Men can be screened for prostate cancer on the High Street for the first time after Superdrug launched a new testing service.

The health and beauty retailer is offering the service for £79 at 80 stores with health clinics across the UK.

The blood test, which tests for levels of prostate-specific antigen PSA, is carried out by a nurse with results available in as little as two days.

Anyone whose results are flagged as a concern will be directed to see their GP for further tests, a spokesman said.

Experts hope the service will boost availability of the tests, which are not routinely offered by doctors.

In line with NHS guidelines, it is not recommended for patients under the age of 50 unless there is a family history of prostate cancer or they are of black ethnicity, both known risk factors.

Niamh McMillan, Superdrug’s Pharmacy Superintendent said: ‘By introducing our new PSA blood test service across our 80 high street health clinics, we hope more men will feel encouraged and comfortable to prioritise their health and get themselves checked.’

The spotlight has been on Olympian Chris Hoy after he urged more younger men to get checked for the disease, which kills 12,000 men in the UK each year.

Anyone whose results are flagged in Superdrug as a concern will be directed to see their GP for further tests, a spokesman said

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